Manufacturing of a K Band Cryogenically Cooled Low Noise Amplifier for the Video, Telemetry, and Communications Industry

Manufacturing of a K Band Cryogenically Cooled Low Noise Amplifier

Satellink has the deep, multi-disciplined engineering knowledge required to manufacture amplifiers that can be cycled down to cryogenic temperatures without causing any mechanical or electrical degradation. We manufactured this cryogenically cooled K band amplifier to provide a very low noise solution for the video, telemetry, and communications industry.

Designed for 24-hr operation, this device features a 19" rack-mount configuration with built in test wavelength switch monitors, front panel controls, digital status indicators, and LED alarm. Along with an air-cooled compressor, it offers WR51 RF input and 3.5 mm SMA RF output connectors. Operating in the 17.7 to 21.30 GHz frequency range, it features ultra-low noise temperature of 55K maximum @ +23°C.

We engineered and built this complex component from start to finish over a 6 month time period. Its robust feature set and ultra‐low noise operation were critical for maintaining reliable communication links. Additional details about this project can be found in the table below, and if you have a similar project and would like to discuss the details, please contact us today.